Trainline.com Limited
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Trainline.com Limited - overview
Established
1997
Location
London, -, UK
Primary Industry
Internet
About
Trainline Group is a UK-based digital platform that facilitates the booking of train and bus tickets across Europe, connecting travelers with over 270 transportation providers. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in London, UK, Trainline Group offers a platform primarily for booking train and bus tickets throughout Europe. The company has undergone various developments in its business strategy and operations. As of January 4, 2023, Trainline raised GBP 450.
000 mn in a Secondary Buyout round from KKR, bringing its total amount raised to GBP 450. 000 mn. The firm has completed 12 deals to date. The current CEO is Jody Ford, who leads the company in its ongoing operations and strategic initiatives.
Trainline offers a comprehensive platform for booking train and bus tickets across Europe, connecting travelers with more than 270 train and bus companies. Its core product allows users to search, compare, and purchase tickets for a wide range of journeys, facilitating seamless travel experiences. Additionally, the platform provides real-time notifications, updated departure times, and digital ticket management. Trainline's services target a diverse customer base, including leisure travelers, business professionals, and tourists seeking efficient transportation solutions across major European routes, such as London to Paris and Barcelona to Madrid, operating primarily in the UK, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy.
For the most recent year, Trainline reported a revenue of GBP 441,394,747. 1 and an EBITDA of GBP 140,248,772. 9. The company generates its revenue mainly through transaction fees associated with ticket sales on its platform, enabling customers to purchase individual train or bus tickets and providing additional services such as rail passes for regional travel.
Through partnerships with train operators, Trainline enhances its service offerings and engages in B2C transactions to provide competitive pricing. Moving forward, Trainline aims to enhance its platform with new products and services designed to streamline the travel booking experience. The company is also exploring expansion into additional markets and geographic regions, though specific target locations are not detailed at this time. The capital raised during the recent GBP 450.
000 mn Secondary Buyout will support these initiatives, allowing Trainline to innovate and grow its presence in the travel sector.
Primary Industry
Internet
Sub Industries
Travel & Tourism, Web Applications
Website
www.thetrainline.com/
Verticals
E-commerce, Mobile Apps
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Trainline.com Limited - timeline of key events
Trainline.com Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Mar 01, 2014 | Feb 28, 2015 | Mar 05, 2016 | Mar 04, 2017 | Feb 28, 2018 | Feb 28, 2019 | Feb 29, 2020 | Feb 28, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 29, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 107,437,000 | 117,633,000 | 134,564,000 | 146,748,000 | 166,758,000 | 195,185,000 | 238,188,000 | 57,854,000 | 172,905,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 9.5% | 14.4% | 9.1% | 13.6% | 17.0% | 22.0% | (75.7%) | 198.9% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 37,415,000 | 42,571,000 | 37,368,000 | 35,270,000 | 38,327,000 | 54,468,000 | 82,422,000 | (26,861,000) | 37,953,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 28,231,000 | 32,476,000 | 27,365,000 | 26,137,000 | 29,946,000 | 40,137,000 | 55,288,000 | (59,343,000) | 1,891,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 26.3% | 27.6% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 18.0% | 20.6% | 23.2% | (102.6%) | 1.1% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 34.8% | 36.2% | 27.8% | 24.0% | 23.0% | 27.9% | 34.6% | (46.4%) | 22.0% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 39,182,000 | 34,854,000 | 32,931,000 | 30,463,000 | 42,303,000 | 46,323,000 | 56,412,000 | (42,641,000) | 3,435,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 36.5% | 29.6% | 24.5% | 20.8% | 25.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | (73.7%) | 2.0% | - | - | - |
Trainline.com Limited - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Placement/Follow on | Completed | Trainline.com Limited | - | ||||||||
| Private Placement/Follow on | Completed | Trainline.com Limited | - | ||||||||
| IPO | Completed | Trainline.com Limited | - | ||||||||
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | Capitaine Train | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Trainline.com Limited | - |
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Trainline.com Limited - employee data
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